LTD Tranfiber-Service – was founded in 1997, by its Director Ivane Sachaleli, in Tbilisi, Georgia. The company is accredited with ISO 17025: 2017/2018 and is one of the leading laboratories in Georgia in the field of electrical measurements and oil testing. How is the energy grid structured? Ivane Sachaleli: Georgia’s electricity producers are categorized based on the following regulation goals: › Regulated power plants. › Semi-regulated power plants (whose installed capacity is more than 65 MW). › Deregulated power plants, small capacity power plants (with a project capacity of up to 15 MW). › Guaranteed capacity sources (thermal plants). In the wholesale market, there are currently 106 electricity producers that demonstrate five thermal power stations, two regulators, eight partially deregulated, 14 deregulated, and 77 small capacity (deregulated) power plants. What resources are being used to generate power? The Georgian power system is supported by Hydro, Thermal and Wind power plants. Currently, the total installed capacity of the Georgian system is 4,596.4 MW. Namely: › Hydro power plants – 3,394.3 MW: Water reservoir hydro plants 1,993.1 MW; seasonal hydro plants 1,100.1 MW; small hydro plants (<15 MW) 301 MW. › Thermal electric power plants – 1,181.4 MW: Steam turbines 572.0 MW; CCGT 486.2 MW; gas turbine 110.0 MW; coal 13.2 MW. › Renewable (except for water) – 20.7 MW: Wind power plants is 20.7 MW. What are the current hot topics for the energy supply market? Georgia’s energy sector is in an active development phase, and the country’s goal is effectively harnessing a reservoir Ivane Sachaleli, Director and founder, LTD Tranfiber-Service tranfiber-service.com ON SITE: OMICRON IN GEORGIA Ivane Sachaleli from LTD Tranfiber-Service gives us his insight into the power sector. of untapped renewable energy potential like hydro, wind, solar, and other energy-sufficient possibilities. Georgia has been generating additional electricity to meet the growing energy demand, especially when it comes to overcoming the winter deficit and reducing dependence on imported energy resources. Currently, there are 202 renewable energy projects that include 153 hydro, 18 wind, and 31 solar power plants in various stages of development. Georgia is among the top countries in the world for water resources per capita. Out of its approximately 26,060 rivers, 300 provide excellent opportunities for hydropower production, while currently, only 20–22% of total hydro potential is utilized. What kind of challenges are your customers facing? Georgia has implemented ambitious environmental and energy reforms over the years as part of its Association Agreement with the European Union and the European Energy Community. Nevertheless, Georgia still faces many challenges in transitioning to a more secure, sustainable, affordable energy future. Increasing public awareness about renewable energy production and its benefits and encouraging solar and wind energy use is vital. Furthermore, introducing and implementing digital technologies into the energy system creates new opportunities, allowing us to develop intelligent and interconnected networks. Thank you for the interview. 36
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